Vernon Travel Guide
Portland





Popular places to visit

Moda Center
See sporting teams do battle and rock out to musical legends at one of Portland’s major venues for sports and big-ticket entertainment events.

Oregon Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Oregon Convention Center during your trip to Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Oregon Zoo
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.

Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Whether you want to relax and soak up some beauty or enjoy one of Portland's many festivals, spare at least one afternoon to enjoy this wonderful waterfront park.

Powell's City of Books
Perfect for a rainy-day visit, this famous bookstore is a wonderful spot to visit any day. Browse for hours amid its 1 million books.
Top hotels in Vernon

The Paramount Hotel
I didn’t stay. They wanted more than 50% of room rate for parking.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Park Lane Suites and Inn
The section I was assigned to was an older room that had been upgraded. The street light was directly outside the window and the drapes were too thin to block the light. The bathroom light was connected to the very LOUD fan which you could hear from other rooms. Air conditioning. And on and off like ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Hotel was very clean. There was a water cooler in the exercise room to fill up our water bottles with filtered water, which was nice so we didn’t have to buy bottled water. Staff was phenomenally friendly and professional. My only critique is that there wasn’t much public seating for lounging or ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
clean room, shuttle on time but driver not very friendly. good wifi
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
clean rooms, friendly staff
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Staff was great and super friendly. My complaints are that the room was not super clean. The bathroom sink was filthy, and you could see water stains on the shower from previous use. A lot of the walls had noticeable paint chips and the bed frames were extremely worn out and pealing. Also, although ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vernon

Eliot
While you're in Eliot, take in top sights like Wonder Ballroom and jump on the metro at Albina-Mississippi Station to see more of the city.

Lloyd District
Enjoy the popular shops in Lloyd District. Lloyd Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more of Portland.

Kerns
While you're in Kerns, take in top sights like Willamette River and jump on the metro at NE Martin Luther King & E Burnside Stop to see more of the city.

Pearl District
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Pearl District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Broadway Bridge, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.

Northeast Portland
While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like Colwood National Golf Course or The Grotto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.

Alphabet Historic District
Spend some time visiting places like Trevett-Nunn House while getting to know Alphabet Historic District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at NW Lovejoy & 18th Stop or NW Lovejoy & 21st Stop to see more of the area.
